Washington HB1015 mandates energy labeling for single-family homes before sale, requiring a home energy performance report.

Washington HB1015 requires cities and counties to mandate that owners of single-family homes obtain a home energy performance report before advertising the property for sale. This report must include a home energy score, annual energy usage, cost estimates, greenhouse gas emissions, and efficiency improvement suggestions. The report must be prepared by a certified home energy auditor and follow a standardized format developed by the state. The bill also mandates that cities and counties analyze and mitigate the financial impacts on low-income sellers, potentially subsidizing report costs.

Washington HB1015 mandates energy labeling for single-family homes before sale, requiring a home energy performance report.

Washington HB1015 requires cities and counties to mandate that owners of single-family homes obtain a home energy performance report before advertising the property for sale. This report must include a home energy score, annual energy usage, cost estimates, greenhouse gas emissions, and efficiency improvement suggestions. The report must be prepared by a certified home energy auditor and follow a standardized format developed by the state. The bill also mandates that cities and counties analyze and mitigate the financial impacts on low-income sellers, potentially subsidizing report costs.